Category Archives: Kids And Money

We all need a little inspiration now and then to help keep us on track to achieving our own goals in life. As parents, it can sometimes be overwhelming, to say the least. But knowing that there are other normal, … Continue reading →

Do you believe in kids doing chores for money? I mean how else are kids going to learn where money comes from right? Just look at these kids and the crazy places they think money comes from…pretty scary! But back … Continue reading →

Make It A Once-In-A-Life-Time Opportunity Is there a chore that needs doing but don’t have the time to do it and it’s not one of the kids regular household chores? Would you be willing to pay someone else to do … Continue reading →

Have You Taken this Quiz yet? The “How Money Savvy is My Child?” Quiz will help you with knowing where your child is currently at with regards to their financial IQ – their understanding of money. Of the 7 FREE Gifts … Continue reading →

How to Ask for Help – Sometimes You Have To Let Others Feel Good Do you like helping others? Are you one of those people that jumps at the chance to help your friends whenever they need a hand? If … Continue reading →

5 Tips for Success: Teaching Children About Money So you want to teach your child about money but have no idea where to start…or maybe you don’t feel confident being their money role model? Don’t worry, you are NOT alone! … Continue reading →

The absolute BEST way I’ve ever found to get your child excited to actually WANT to learn about money….normally a topic most kids find tremendously boring…is to make it personal! And how do we do that? We teach them to … Continue reading →

What kind of money value does your child or teen have? Are they like most these days and just assume that money is owed to them and that they can just go out and buy the coolest, newest gadgets on … Continue reading →

Nowadays kids just don’t understand the concept of “delayed” gratification. Everything is at their finger tips, available by the touch of a button. But that doesn’t really prepare them for life once they leave our protective nests. They’ll either learn … Continue reading →

I was walking through the grocery store the other day when I saw a little boy tugging on his father’s pant leg and overheard him saying, “Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, look! I want that Daddy. Can I please? Please? Please Daddy, … Continue reading →

It’s been a while since I’ve created a new post. I’ve been very busy working away on some amazing new material to help you with teaching your children and teens about money…. more on that later…. 😉 Today let me … Continue reading →

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Sorry you missed it. Click here to get 7 Free Tools to help you with teaching your child about money and I’ll make sure to let you know when the next online event happens. “Isn’t it time to help our kids?” … Continue reading →

Maxine sent me this incredible infographic and I absolutely wanted to share it with you. It’s absolutely astounding! Take a look and see just exactly how much it is going to cost you to put your child through college! YIKES! … Continue reading →

Hi Everyone, I need your help. I’m about to launch my brandnew course “Teaching Children About Money 2.0” (TCAM 2.0) and I don’t know which image I should use. Which one do you like the best and why? The course … Continue reading →

Allison has sent us a fabulous guest post with some great gift shopping ideas and suggestions for the Seasons Holidays. Thank-you Allison for a great article. Enjoy! Cheers…Amanda van der Gulik…Excited Life Enthusiast! ;o) ============================================================ Shopping for Presents: Showing the … Continue reading →

I’ve always believed that playing games it the next best thing to living the experience yourself so when Paul asked to write a post for our blog about using a fun video game to teach children about money, I jumped … Continue reading →

Today I have a fantastic guest post for you sent in by Kimberley Laws. I always enjoy reading different opinions on whether or not to give an allowance and if not, then alternative ways to teach your child about financial … Continue reading →

Hi Everyone, Oh my goodness, I’m soooo excited to share this with you! My kids loved these TripleGift cards so much that they wanted to make this video to show them off to you. Enjoy the video and then make … Continue reading →

Absolutely LOVE this guest post that was sent in by Madoline. Learn about money with night crawlers! The kids will just love this idea! Enjoy! Make sure you send me your own articles for me to post on your behalf to … Continue reading →

Here is another great guest post. This one introduces stock trading games to help your children learn the basics of how to invest in stocks. An interesting read. Hope you enjoy! Cheers…Amanda…Excited Life Enthusiast! ;o) P.S. Don’t forget to choose … Continue reading →

Getting closer to launching TCAM 2.0!!! Sooooo excited! 😀 Here’s a little snippet of what’s in store for you, enjoy! 😀 What did you find most helpful in this video and what else would you like to learn to help … Continue reading →

WOW!!! How honoured do I feel? I’ll tell you, I feel absolutely thrilled! What an incredible honour to be featured not only in one Costco Connections Magazine but in two! In July I was featured in the Canadian Costco … Continue reading →

I was just emailed a recommendation request by one of my valued members. Her child is only 5 years old and she was looking to get a fun game to teach her child about money but most of the games … Continue reading →

This week we are blessed with another special Guest Post on ways to help cultivate your teen’s interest in money and creating their own financial success. Although I have a few different view points from Maria on how to encourage … Continue reading →

Today I have another treat for you, Mariana has written a special Guest Post just for you with her tips on Allowances. Enjoy! ;o) Cheers…Amanda van der Gulik…Excited Life Enthusiast! ;o) P.S. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook too … Continue reading →

Great NEWS! ;o) From noon today (EST) until tomorrow midnight, ONLY, you can grab a FREE copy of “Mr. Pompety Pompton and the Power of Leverage“ from my brand new “Wealth Mentality” book series! The purpose behind these humourous and … Continue reading →

Who is the world’s most famous investor? Give up? It’s Warren Buffett. He doesn’t buy stocks to sell, he buys companies to keep. And now he’s going to help your kids learn to do the same. Warren created this wonderful … Continue reading →

What is kids money managing? When do kids first become aware of money? What do kids know about money? Kids money managing comes from you. Kids watch their parents all the time. After all, we are their role models. They … Continue reading →

Here is a free online resource I found from our home-country, New Zealand. It is a great site and has a lot more to offer than just what I describe below. They have some great informational videos and information about … Continue reading →

Parents are very busy these days scheduling all kinds of lessons for their kids. There are piano lessons, ballet lessons, karate lessons, tennis lessons, but what about kids money lessons? Kids money lessons are just as important as all those … Continue reading →

“Savings Quest” is a delightful, interactive online money game. I played it myself (can’t wait to show my two kids!). Not only did I have a good time, but I also learned a lot. A charming woman’s voice greets you … Continue reading →

Here is another fun resource I found for you and your kids. It is geared towards the American financial history and the American monetary system. Still, even if you are not from the US, this is very interesting stuff. “Kids’ … Continue reading →

What’s a good kids money website? That’s a very good question. ;o) You don’t want to spend your time reviewing a kids money website until you understand what a good one is. A good one will teach your kids how … Continue reading →

There is almost no end to the wonderful fun resources and games for kids to help with their financial education. Here is another fantastic one. “Bank Jr.” is the most fantastic, imaginative, coolest online money game I have ever seen! … Continue reading →

July is Freedom Month. July 1 thru 7 is National Financial Freedom Week. We all want our kids to take the financial path to success. One of our primary purposes in life is to nurture and guide our kids to … Continue reading →

Welcome to the Children’s Moneyworld online game! It teaches math using money. Its content appeals to kids, but it doesn’t exclude anyone interested in learning. It also teaches numeracy and personal finance in fun and interactive ways. These online activities incorporate … Continue reading →

Here are some wonderful ways to save money this summer with your kids. This is a special guest post. I know you will fully enjoy this post. Please let Nadia know how much you appreciate her ideas by posting your … Continue reading →

Here is the seventh post about fun resources and games for kids to help with their financial education. Keep an eye out for the next one! Enjoy! Surprise! The United States Mint, through a special grant, created the H.I.P. Pocket … Continue reading →

I have another goodie for you! Alvina Lopez has written a beautiful post for us on how fairy tales can teach us the value of money! Great job Alvina! Enjoy! Cheers…Amanda…Excited Life Enthusiast! ;o) ============================================================= Three Fairy Tales That Can … Continue reading →

The concept of kids and money can be a challenging one. My friend, Martyne, had her son late in life. She was 41when Stephen was born. She had waited a long time to become a mother. She only wanted a … Continue reading →

So you want to teach your child about money and want to find a way to bring across the money concepts of saving in a fun financial education animation for children right? Well, look no further. You have found that Money … Continue reading →

I’ve had many parents ask me “what about bonds? Will they help my kids?” We do not personally use this strategy for our own children and therefore I did not feel I would be the right person to answer your … Continue reading →

A Special Guest Post from Angelo Campione =============================================================== In society, money seems to be considered a necessary “evil” and religions have often used the phrase that “the love of money is the root of all evil”. But why would something inanimate like … Continue reading →

Patti says, “Credit cards can be a man’s (and woman’s) best friend…or worst enemy. They can save the day when an unexpected expense occurs, a flat tire at 2:00 am blows, or a medical emergency hits you from behind. In … Continue reading →

It’s your ‘Teaching Children About Money’ Coach – Amanda van der Gulik here. I have some exciting PERSONAL news – and I am just a bit nervous about sharing it…. You see, even though I am very “out there” with my public … Continue reading →

Have you ever made a promise that you couldn’t keep? How disappointed did you feel for breaking your promise? How badly did the person who you made your promise to feel? You are not alone here, I have found myself … Continue reading →

“I was chuckling yesterday – it’s so nice when your kids come to a conclusion all on their own, a conclusion you have been waiting for them to reach. “The back-story to this one is this. A couple of years … Continue reading →

Dear Fellow Parents, Today I am honoured with sharing with you a special blog post written by my good friend, Jenny Ford. She is the owner of Cash-Smart-Kids and has three young entrepreneurial girls of her own, all with their … Continue reading →

Dear Parents, I am presently in Prince Edward Island on a wonderful two week vacation with my 6 and 4 year old and my ever supportive husband. We are having an amazing time! My husband and I went last night … Continue reading →

I’ve had a lot of parents tell me, “I’m not very good financially, how can I teach my child to be smart with their money if I’m not very smart with mine?” This is a GREAT question! Have you ever … Continue reading →

Does this saying sound familiar to you? I bet you are probably one of many who heard this often growing up, right? If not, you were lucky. Let’s turn a new leaf and start raising our own children a little … Continue reading →

Hello Parents of Future Millionaires! I am so excited! My ebook, “The Insider’s Secrets to Raising a Future Millionaire” has been a huge hit! It is so heartening to know that the information, tools and resources that I have put … Continue reading →

Dear fellow Concerned Parent, I am constantly asked why is it so important to teach our kids about money? Shouldn’t we just let our kids be ‘kids‘ and let them worry about money after they grow up? These are very … Continue reading →

Hello Parents, I’ve just come across an amazing site. These parents have three young girls and all three of them started their own businesses in elementary school!!! Not bad, eh? Here’s a small excerpt from their site, click the link … Continue reading →

I have come across a great site with incredible tools for teaching children about money. They are called The Money Mammals. Here’s what kids are saying about money. And here’s an example of how The Money Mammals can help teach … Continue reading →

Hello Parents, I have just come across an amazing resource guide with 83 Ways for Your Child to Start Earning Money Right Away! Similar to my own “50 Money Making Ideas for Kids” ebook, this “Kids Business Ideas – Money … Continue reading →

Can You Indulge Your Kids and Still Teach Them to be Responsible About Money? by Jean Chatzky – from Oprah.com “Whether you’ve got a toddler or a teen, teaching kids how to spend and save money is one of the … Continue reading →

Hello Parents and Friends, I am very excited and pleased to let you know our “Insider’s Secrets to Raising a Future Millionaire” eBook is finished. It has taken a lot of effort and time (I was still working on it … Continue reading →

“Teaching Your Kids The Importance Of Saving It is my opinion that, as parents, we have an obligation to teach our kids about saving and financial matters in general. I believe that teaching our kids about saving and financial matters … Continue reading →

“Why should we teach our kids about money? Some people say, “Timmy’s so young. I want him to enjoy being happy and innocent. Money is a worry for grown-ups, not kids.” I say, “We’re raising a whole generation with ‘sucker’ … Continue reading →

Hello Friends, I have been asked again and again about allowances. The questions are numerous but the main ones are: “Should I give my child an allowance?” “How much should I give my child as an allowance?” “When should I … Continue reading →

Welcome and thank-you for taking the time to visit my blog. Teaching Kids about Money has been my passion now for a few years. When Children understand how to use their money then they will be able to become financially … Continue reading →